Pakistan scraps GMO import ban; poultry industry braces for rebound

Published 2024년 11월 27일

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The Pakistani government has lifted a ban on GMO soybean imports, despite opposition from environmental groups. The decision, which was made to support the poultry sector, has been authorized by the National Biosafety Centre and allows 39 companies to import GMO soybeans. However, the move has sparked concerns about its impact on local agriculture and the environment. The Pakistan Poultry Association welcomes the decision, citing the need for steady protein supplies, while local business organisations and government agencies express their concerns. The decision comes after a ban that caused a crisis in the poultry industry and raised concerns about food security and international confidence in Pakistan's agricultural sector.

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Overcoming substantial resistance from environmental protection organisations, the Pakistani government has withdrawn a ban on GMO (genetically modified organism) soybean imports. The landmark decision is expected to aid the poultry sector. The National Biosafety Centre (NBC), a state regulator responsible for evaluating the potential risks of GMOs to human health and the environment, has officially authorised GMO soybean imports by granting import licenses to 39 companies. The decision follows months of fierce debates between government officials, business organisations, and farmers over GMO safety and the impact of the move on the country’s food supply chain. The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) welcomed the move, describing it as crucial for maintaining steady protein supplies, especially after a prolonged ban on GMO soybean imports. However, the decision was criticised by several local business organisations, which expressed concerns about the potential impact on local ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult